Schedule
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Attendees are invited to arrive from 8:30am to enjoy complimentary barista beverages and mingle before the formalities begin.
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Welcome and introduction to the conference, including a Welcome to Country lead by Ivan-Tiwu Copley OAM, and opening remarks to commence the day.
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The following Aquatic Awards of Excellence and AUSTSWIM Awards will be presented in recognition of outstanding achievement across the industry.
Watch Around Water
Pool Lifeguard of the Year
Pool Employee of the Year
Community Aquatic Program of the Year
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Enjoy a selection of savoury arancini balls, sweet bakery treats, bars and slices, alongside juice refreshments.
*Complimentary barista beverages will also be available during this break.
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Hear from Sam Fricker, Australian Olympic diver, Commonwealth Games medallist, and leading digital creator. Speaking on high performance, resilience, overcoming failure, and goal setting.
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Choose from three streams to attend:
The Future of Water Safety and Drowning Prevention
Closing the Gaps in Water Safety
The Behavioral Shift in Water Safety
The Future of Drowning Prevention
Presented by Daniel Mulvey - CEO of Lynxight
The Future of Aquatic Facilities and Operations
Aquatic Risk, Safety and Compliance
Presented by Stuart Ferenci — Boating and Aquatics Safety Coordinator at Surf Life Saving SA
Operational Excellence Under Pressure
The Next Generation of Facility Performance
Presented by Adam Trottman - Director, Infrastructure and Planning Division at Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing
The Future of Aquatic People and Performance
Aquatic Participation and Retention
High Performing Aquatic Teams
Building a Stable Aquatic Workforce
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Guests are invited to enjoy a build-your-own nourishment bowl featuring Mexican chilli con carne beef, oven-baked rice, and a selection of fresh vegetables.
Soft drink refreshments and complimentary barista beverages will be available throughout lunch service.
*Complimentary barista beverages will conclude after lunch at 2:00pm
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Hear from big wave surfer turned award winning keynote speaker, Mark Mathews. Presenting unforgettable lessons on courage, resilience, and high performance.
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Participate in interactive industry workshops designed to share practical knowledge, innovative ideas and professional insights.
Tea and specialty biscuits will be available during the workshops.
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Join us as we conclude the conference and reflect on the day’s key highlights, achievements and industry connections.
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Continue the conversation at our post-event networking session in the Bonython Room, featuring antipasto platters and beverages in a relaxed social setting.
*Included with Full Day and Post Lunch ticket registrations.
Unwind after the conference with a 1 hour golf experience at Glenelg Golf Club, one of Adelaide’s premier golfing and function destinations.
*Tickets for this activity are sold separately.
FULL PROGRAM BOOKLET AVAILABLE SOON!
A digital version of the conference booklet, including full program details, speaker information, and session abstracts will be available here soon. In the meantime, please refer to the schedule above to view the layout of the day.